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sharePenn Museum: University of Penssylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
(215) 898-4000
3260 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9503
-75.1918
Neighborhoods: University City, West Philadelphia
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00
Last updated 7.12.10
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What People Are Saying About Penn Museum: University of Penssylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
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The Scene – University of Pennsylvania's treasure trove of ancient history is as much a resource for scholars as it is entertainment for visitors. Founded in 1887, the building houses some 32 exhibit galleries with more than one million objects, from mummies to Native American tools to Buddhist artifacts. On weekends and holidays, the museum holds workshops and demonstrations, children's events, lectures and cultural festivals in conjunction with its exhibits. – – The Collection – Within the museum is a library with enormous archival offerings for researchers. For the…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Museum members, kids under 6 and PENNcard holders all get in free.
- The Extras:
- The museum rents out its galleries, gardens and auditoriums for corporate, non-profit and private events (including weddings).
- When To Go:
- Each year British beer aficionado Michael Jackson visits the museum for a Book and the Cook beer dinner and tasting. A jolly pair of events.
- Know Before You Go:
- The museum is closed on Mondays, major holidays and Sundays during the summer.
07/11/10
Only thing I can say......Awesome!
by Phillychstkguy at Citysearch
This place is awesome! I had no idea that Philly had a museum like this. The Egyptian gallery had mummies, sarcophigi, and a giant stone sphinx. The place was clean and the the staff was really friendly.
The place is right across the bridge from the franklin institute area and we parked at Campus Park and Ride which has free weekend parking if you are going to the museum.
Definately a must see!
- Pros: Egyptian mummies, giant sphinx, crystall ball, amazing stuff
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